See Houston from a whole new angle on Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s pontoon boat, Spirit of the Bayou!

Private Charters on Buffalo Bayou

Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s pontoon tour boat, Spirit of the Bayou, will take you and 20 guests on a 1½ hour ride through the heart of downtown along historic Buffalo Bayou past Allen’s Landing, Sesquicentennial Park and Sabine Promenade, historic McKee Street Bridge, and industrial side of our city.

Guests are welcome to bring their own food and beverages. Boat departs from Sabine Promenade.

Fee: $400 flat rate (a historian can be requested for an additional $175, based on availability.)

Reservations for private charters must be made at least two (2) weeks in advance. If you need to cancel your reservation for any reason, you must do so at least one (1) week before the date of your tour. After this time there will be no refund. If Buffalo Bayou Partnership cancels the trip due to bad weather, low tide, etc., you will have the option of rescheduling or receiving a full refund.

Second Saturday Boat Rides

Cost: $7 for adults/$5 for children (ages 4–12)Cash only; payment taken when boarding.

Weather permitting. No reservations are taken for these tours. They are first come, first serve.

These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the afternoon with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even an occasional alligator sunning on the banks.

Upcoming Tours

"Looking Back" Boat Tours

Time: 10 – 11:30 am

Cost: $40 per person (children under 4 are not permitted on boat tours)

Weather permitting. Reservations must be made by selecting an available date on the right.

Take a look back to the late 1800s when Houston was founded with Louis Aulbach, local historian and author ofBuffalo Bayou: An Echo of Houston’s Wilderness Beginnings. Louiswill share stories of the Allen brothers and provide historical information about the people, places and events along the bayou that helped shape Houston.

Upcoming Tours

Summer Twilight Tours

Cost: $7 for adults/$5 for children (ages 4–12)Cash only; payment taken when boarding.

Weather permitting. No reservations are taken for these tours. They are first come, first serve.

These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the evening with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even an occasional alligator on the banks.

Upcoming Tours

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Foodie Floats

Time: 6 – 7:30 pm (unless otherwise posted)

Cost: $50 – $100

Weather permitting. Must be 21 to drink. Reservations must be made by selecting an available date on the right.

Taste delicious bites and beverages from local chefs and food purveyors while taking in Buffalo Bayou’s lush scenery.

Upcoming Tours

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